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CE53 EBK

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,810 mi
Last recorded85,810 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 EBK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 85,810 miles

2nd row seats missing at time of test

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

nsr/osr wheel arch holed

underside corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2025 85,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2nd row seats missing at time of test

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

nsr/osr wheel arch holed

underside corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2023 85,043 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 84,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 84,709 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 83,829 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

NSR and OSR chassis legs heavy surface corossion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 82,869 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear chassis legs have heavy surface corossion

Pass 23 Oct 2018 81,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 79,953 miles

Mid vehicle outriggers corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front universal joint worn

rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2016 78,654 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outrigger slightly corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,311 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 76,240 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 74,971 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 72,453 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 71,169 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

pas box weaping

Fail 26 Oct 2011 71,169 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

pas box weaping

Pass 30 Sep 2010 62,163 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 62,163 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,383 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 53,334 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 44,525 miles

LH number plate lamp output not as normal.

Rear number plate condition deteriorating.

Fail 29 Sep 2008 44,522 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

LH number plate lamp output not as normal.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate condition deteriorating.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,283 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 26,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,110 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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CE53 EBK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE53 EBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CE53 EBK is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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